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    “Please don’t be too harsh on Christina. She doesn’t mean any harm. She just isn’t thinking clearly,” Ynda chimed in, though her wordscked genuine warmth. Pe recognized the type right away. She had dealt with many women like Ynda before. Compared to these two, Christina seemed far more likable. There was also the possibility that Christina was her mentor, which only increased her dislike for Brendon and Ynda.


    Still, without knowing for certain how Tiana might be connected to Brendon and Ynda, Pe kept her response polite. “Don’t worry. Whoever is responsible will bear the consequences. Innocent parties won’t be caught up in this,” she assured them with a smile.


    Ynda quickly added, “Ever since the divorce, Christina hasn’t been herself. I hope you can show her a little patience. I know she’s causing trouble, but I don’t me her. She’s had a tough timetely.”


    “All right. I won’t me Christina. In fact, I rather admire her,” Pe replied, her smile never fading.


    Ynda had expected her words to make the three maestros look down on Christina, but they didn’t. The absence of her desired oue stung, leaving her quietly fuming.


    “You finished talking? If so, maybe keep quiet for a while,” Pe added, shutting down any further conversation.


    Worried that Ynda might say something to offend the three maestros, Brendon quickly led her away.


    “Brendon, do you think Christina could actually be the three maestros’ mentor?” Ynda whispered, doubt coloring her voice.


    “Absolutely not,” Brendon answered without hesitation. “The piece she yed could be handled by any child. There’s no way people of their caliber would call her their mentor.”


    Ynda deliberately said, “But didn’t Pe say she admires Christina? What if the three maestros appreciate that kind of attitude?”


    “There’s a big difference between liking someone and bing their protégé. To be the three maestros’ mentor, one must have far superior piano skills, like Tiana,” Brendon said.


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    “Tiana is incredible. I hope she arrives soon. I would love the chance to meet her. Maybe we could even be friends,” Ynda responded.


    “When Tiana shows up, introduce yourself. Who knows, you two might hit it off. That could be good for both our families,” Brendon said softly. He remembered how his grandmother doubted he could lead the Dawson Group forward, and he was determined to prove her wrong.


    “Don’t worry, Brendon. I’ll do my best,” Ynda remarked, leaning against him as she watched Christina from across the room. After Tiana appeared, she nned to ingratiate herself with her andin about Christina’s audacity in wanting to be the three maestros’ mentor. It would surely infuriate Tiana. She was eager to witness Christina’s fate after provoking her.


    Up on stage, Christina finally brought her performance to a close. Every eye in the audience shifted between her and the three maestros, who stared at her without…


    Blinking, Christina rose slowly, and with all eyes on her, pressed the final piano key with effortless grace.


    The three maestros were stunned, barely able to hide their growing excitement. This was something Tiana always did when wrapping up a piece—Christina was actually their mentor, Tiana. But why wouldn’t she admit it publicly? Why take such a roundabout approach? They exchanged uncertain nces, not daring to act without knowing what she intended.


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